Bring your School class, nursery group or community organisation to us and have an Educational Tour. It's great value for money and an experience not to forget.
A tour usually takes 30-45 minutes. Additional activities can be arranged and vary depending on children and teachers/carers needs but may include:
watching and learning about alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, pigs and poultry
visiting the riding school to understand more about horses
exploring the layer shed
stroking some of the smaller animals
a trip around the Garden for horticultural learning
Farm Tours are great for all ages though we cater most frequently for those in the 4 to 9 year old bracket. We have, however, successfully conducted tours for 3-4yr olds, with our oldest group several decades more senior!
We try to answer any questions thrown at us! We always provide a Health & Safety talk before embarking on any tour. You can use the following document if it will help you to conduct your own risk assessment document prior to visiting.
In 2011, the HSE released an update to their guidance on avoiding ill health at open farms. We do our best to abide by the guidance they've given within the constraints here. It is guidance rather than law and gives advice to those visiting a premises like ours. A copy of this is available here:
After the tour, groups are welcome to explore the Farm further under their own supervision. Many use this opportunity to visit the Farm Shop and to have lunch in our outdoor picnic area.
Others use the time for a Classroom Activity or a Green Fingers Tour to learn more about horticulture in our Garden.
(Note. It is sometimes possible to use the classroom for lunch but not always. Please discuss this with our education officer when booking.)
Farm Tours
Bring your School class, nursery group or community organisation to us and have an Educational Tour. It's great value for money and an experience not to forget.
A tour usually takes 30-45 minutes. Additional activities can be arranged and vary depending on children and teachers/carers needs but may include:
Farm Tours are great for all ages though we cater most frequently for those in the 4 to 9 year old bracket. We have, however, successfully conducted tours for 3-4yr olds, with our oldest group several decades more senior!
We try to answer any questions thrown at us! We always provide a Health & Safety talk before embarking on any tour. You can use the following document if it will help you to conduct your own risk assessment document prior to visiting.
In 2011, the HSE released an update to their guidance on avoiding ill health at open farms. We do our best to abide by the guidance they've given within the constraints here. It is guidance rather than law and gives advice to those visiting a premises like ours. A copy of this is available here:
After the tour, groups are welcome to explore the Farm further under their own supervision. Many use this opportunity to visit the Farm Shop and to have lunch in our outdoor picnic area.
Others use the time for a Classroom Activity or a Green Fingers Tour to learn more about horticulture in our Garden.
(Note. It is sometimes possible to use the classroom for lunch but not always. Please discuss this with our education officer when booking.)
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(all must be pre-booked)